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FOTD - Crown Serpent - Using Jeffree Star Cosmetics Blood Lust Palette

2020-05-09T12:25:00.001-04:00

Did this look using the Jeffree Star Cosmetics Blood Lust palette which has some gorgeous shades of purples and other complimentary colors.

Anyway onto the photos!

Eyes:

Jeffree Star Cosmetics Wet Jewel (Inner Corner/Lower Corner)
Jeffree Star Cosmetics Take the Crown (Lid)
Jeffree Star Cosmetics Vivid Mood (Outer Crease/Lower Lid)
Jeffree Star Cosmetics Deviant(Above Crease to blend out)
Jeffree Star Cosmetics Dungeon (Outer V/Corner to darken)
Jeffree Star Cosmetics Vile Serpent (Eyeliner)
Urban Decay Zero 24/7 Pencil (Upper Waterline)
Too Faced Better Then Sex Mascara

Brows:

Nyx Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil - Black
Colourpop Brow Boss Gel in Soft Black

Face:

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream - Natural Glow
Tarte Shape Tape -8B Porcelain Beige
Bitterlace Beauty Highlighter - Coral Cove
Makeup Geek Blush - Head Over Heels

Lips:

Jeffree Star Cosmetics Diva Liquid Lipstick

Anyway I hope you all enjoyed the look, and hope you're staying safe! Will be posting more looks in the future on here and if you want to see them early go to my Instagram

FOTD - Sunset Sailor - Using Colourpop SailormoonXColourpop Palette

2020-03-11T14:06:00.000-04:00

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Colourpop

Recently Colourpop released a new collection collab SailormoonXColourpop collection that consist of an eyeshadow palette, 2 blushes, and 4 lip products. Of course being a HUGE Sailormoon and Colourpop fan I had to pick it up right away!

The packging for the collection is gorgeous and after using the shadows they are all very gorgeous and especially beautiful for this time of year.

Anyway onto the photos!

Eyes:

Urban Decay Anti-aging Eyeshadow Primer
Colourpop Sailor Moon Palette- Justice (Inner Lid)
Colourpop Sailor Moon Palette- Tuxedo Rose (Lid/Lower Lash)
Colourpop Sailor Moon Palette- Love (Outer Lid/Crease)
Colourpop Sailor Moon Palette- Silver Millennium (Inner Corner/Brow Bone)
Colourpop Sailor Moon Palette- Love (Inner Corner/Brown Bone)
Urban Decay Deviant Liquid Liner (Eyeliner)
Urban Decay Chaos 24/7 Pencil (Waterline)
Too Faced Better Then Sex Mascara

Brows:

Nyx Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil - Black
Colourpop Brow Boss Gel in Soft Black

Face:

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream - Natural Glow
Tarte Shape Tape -8B Porcelain Beige
Bitterlace Beauty Highlighter - Golden Afternoon
Makeup Geek Blush - Head Over Heels

Lips:

Colourpop Blotted Lip - Usagi

Anyway I hope you all enjoyed the look, I know I've been gone for a while (I had some health issues and a new job/family things that have kept me busy) I will be sure to have more looks and reviews up through the month!

Current Happenings

2015-03-01T13:43:00.000-05:00

I appologize I haven't posted as much the last couple of weeks as I have the previous month or so, I just got a new job so I've been kind of busy getting stuff ready before I start. I do have quite a bit of things coming up to post though including a Colour Pop review!

I will also have another Giveaway posting soon as well so keep an eye out for that! I plan to have giveaways regularly now consisting of both large and small amounts.

I hope you are all having a fantastic day!

Lorac Cosmetics on Sale on Hautelook!

2015-03-01T08:39:00.001-05:00

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Hautelook

Right now Hautelook has Lorac cosmetics on sale for up to 78% off, so if you've been wanting something from them go check it out!

InstaNatural - Youth Express Eye Gel, Youth Express Eye Serum, & Retinol Moisturizer Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-02-28T20:32:00.000-05:00

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InstaNatural

This review is on the InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel, Youth Express Eye Serum, and Retinol Moisturizer. Since I have three products to review in this post I will be splitting it up into sections!

Anyway onto the photos!

InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel, Youth Express Eye Serum, & Retinol Moisturizer

InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel

What the website says:

Description

Youth Express Eye Gel

Youth Express Eye Gel contains a potent combination of ingredients for maximum results. Hyaluronic Acid hydrates the skin and plumps it up with moisture, while Matrixyl 3000 firms the skin and Plant Stem Cells enhance its strength to protect against sun damage and other external aggressors

Diminishes Dark Circles & Puffiness - This gel provides all around care and protection to the eye area. This powerful formula will help reverse the signs of aging and revert your skin back to its natural youthfulness. It will help you tackle dark circles, eye bags, crow's feet, fine lines, sagginess and puffiness so you can obtain a healthy and radiant appearance.

Safe and Natural Ingredients - We are proud to use natural ingredients in our product with NO parabens, sulfates or alcohol. It is also full of organic ingredients and safe to use on ALL skin types.
Apply to your cheeks and forehead as well to moisturize your skin and prevent premature aging. Improve your tone and texture to attain a smooth and brilliant complexion. Made in the USA in our FDA Registered Facility to ensure top quality for our customers.

Manufacturer Warranty - InstaNatural backs their products with a Lifetime Money Back Warranty, no matter where you buy our product.

Our product provides absolute care to the eye area. It is enriched with Plant Stem Cells, Hyaluronic Acid, Matrixyl 3000, Vitamin E and Jojoba Oil to help with dark circles, puffiness and sagging skin. This blend of powerful ingredients increases elasticity and enhances the tone of your skin to provide a firm, plump appearance.

Provides ultimate care and protection to eye area
Goes on gently and is safe for all skin types
Reduces appearance of puffiness and dark circles around eyes
Contains organic ingredients and is 100% natural

Key Ingredients:

Hyaluronic Acid
Plant Stem Cells
Amino Acid Complex
Peptide Complex
Matrixyl 3000

Full Ingredients:
Organic Herbal Infusion, Organic Aloe, Matrixyl 3000, Palmitoyl Triepeptide-3, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Plant Stem Cells, Cucumber Hydrosol, Organic Jojoba Oil, Botanical Hyaluronic Acid, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Carrageenan Gum, Silk Amino Acid Blend (Sodium L-Pyrrolidone Carboxylate, Sodium Lactate, L’Arginine, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Pyrrolidonecarboxylic Acid, Glycine, L-Alanine, L-Serine, L-Valine, L-Proline, L-threonine, L-Isoleucine, L-Histidine, L-Phenylalanine), Wildcrafted Vinca Major (Periwinkle), Organic Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice), Wildcrafted Euphrasia Officinalis (Eye Bright), Wildcrafted Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi), Organic Gotu Kola, Boswellia Serrata (Frankincense), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin

InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Gel

My Rating: 10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $19.97 for 17 fl oz/ 50 ml

Availability: www.instanatural.com

Formula: Gel texture.

The Packaging: Tube with pump top.

My Final Thoughts: I have extremely dry skin and in the winter time it even worse, my skin is fair and I have fine lines and dark circles with hyper pigmentation spots around my face. This product is fantastic as it leaves my skin really soft and hydrates as well as helping to lighten the dark circles.

I used this product in the morning and at night before bed and I did notice that it seemed to help my fine lines and wrinkles and it did help to reduce the puffiness as well.

Would I purchase again? Yes! This gel has a nice cooling feeling when applied, it leaves my skin extremely soft and helps to lighten my dark under eye circles.

InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Serum

What the website says:

Description

Youth Express Eye Serum

Powerhouse Formula – With a combination of Vitamin C, Plant Stem Cells, Astaxanthin, Kojic Acid, Caffeine, Hyaluronic Acid and more, InstaNatural’s Eye Serum is uniquely formulated with innovative key ingredients to help reduce bags, wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin and more.
Diminishes Dark Circles & Puffiness – Caffeine provides a stimulating constricting effect that helps to reduce puffy, tired-looking eyes. Meanwhile, Niacinamide and Kojic Acid work to prevent pigmentation from forming to lighten and fade away those stubborn dark circles.
Lightweight Yet Effective – InstaNatural’s Youth Express Eye Serum is lightweight so it absorbs easily into the skin to quickly deliver antioxidant benefits, and it can be used under makeup as well. Each bottle contains no harmful parabens, sulfates or alcohol.
Manufacturer Guarantee – InstaNatural is proud to back their products with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Policy, no matter where you buy the products. If you are not completely happy with your purchase, please contact InstaNatural for a refund – no questions asked.

InstaNatural’s Youth Express Eye Serum contains a supercharged blend of antioxidants and other nourishing ingredients that help restore health and youth to the eye area. Vitamin C, Plant Stem Cells and Astaxanthin help to prevent premature aging of the fragile skin surrounding the eyes, while Caffeine absorbs excess water and provides a constricting effect. Simultaneously, Niacinamide and Kojic Acid act as skin lightening agents while Hyaluronic Acid deeply moisturizes the skin to reduce problems that occur due to age.

InstaNatural’s Youth Express Eye Serum absorbs in seconds to quickly deliver these nutrients that help give you dramatic results: reduces the appearance of dark circles, puffiness & saggy eyes; diminishes the appearance of wrinkles & fine lines; increases elasticity, firms and plumps the skin around eyes; provides improved tone and texture of skin; hydrates the delicate eye area to prevent premature aging; helps you achieve a more radiant, brighter complexion.

Key Ingredients:

Vitamin C
Plant Stem Cells
Astaxanthin
Kojic Acid
Passionflower
Caffeine
Hyaluronic Acid

Full Ingredients:

Deionized Water, Organic Aloe Vera, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Botanical Hyaluronic Acid, Matrixyl 3000, Palmitoyl Triepeptide-3, Plant Stem Cells, Vitamin E (d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, (2s)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid, Undaria Pinnatifida Cell Culture Extract, Astaxanthin (Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract), Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Wildcrafted Reishi, Organic Passionflower, Caffeine, Organic Gotu Kola, Wildcrafted Horsetail, Wildcrafted Dandelion, Wild Geranium, Sucrose Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

InstaNatural Youth Express Eye Serum

My Rating: 10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $21.95 for 1 fl oz/ 30 ml

Availability: www.instanatural.com

Formula: Liquid serum.

The Packaging: Glass bottle with dropper.

My Final Thoughts: I have extremely dry skin and in the winter time it even worse, my skin is fair and I have fine lines and dark circles with hyper pigmentation spots around my face. I also found this product was very helpful with making my under eye circles disappear.

It has a pleasant almost orange smell to it but not strong enough to where it lingers. It really helped my under eyes feel soft and smooth and reduced the puffiness I experience in the morning. I used this product morning and night after washing my face and using a toner.

Would I purchase again? Definitely, yes! This serum is really fantastic especially for the price point, most products like this tend to run a lot higher than this and you get quite a bit of product. It really did make the delicate skin under my eye hydrated and helped reduce puffiness and the dark circles.

InstaNatural Retinol Moisturizer

What the website says:

Description

Retinol Moisturizer

Maximum Strength Retinol – With a 2.5% concentration of Retinol (Vitamin A), InstaNatural’s Retinol Moisturizer provides a strong dose of this renowned anti-aging antioxidant to deliver optimal results. It is the Perfect Night or Day Cream to Reduce Wrinkles and Other Signs of Aging – Hydrates Skin and Restores Even Skin Tone & Texture for a Youthful Radiance

Fights Wrinkles, Fine Lines & Hyperpigmentation – Vitamin A, along with Vitamin C and Green Tea, provide strong antioxidant power to fight against the signs of aging. These nutrients work synergistically to reverse the effects of sun exposure and other aggressors that damage the skin, leading to the development of wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, and more. Use night and/or day to even skin tone and texture for a youthful radiance.

Reduces Blemishes and Breakouts – Vitamin A has also been known to help with blemishes. By removing dead skin and unclogging pores, Retinol can help control breakouts so you can achieve a clearer, smoother, flawless complexion.

Hydrates Skin – InstaNatural’s Retinol Moisturizer formula contains a creamy blend of nourishing ingredients, such as Jojoba Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, and Shea Butter, which keeps skin well hydrated. Once applied, the retinol cream will leave your skin feeling soft and supple throughout the day.

Manufacturer Guarantee – InstaNatural is proud to back their products with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Policy, no matter where you buy the products. If you are not completely happy with your purchase, please contact InstaNatural for a refund – no questions asked.

Harness the extraordinary power of retinol with InstaNatural’s Advanced Action Retinol Moisturizer… perfect for night and day. InstaNatural’s restorative cream contains a robust formula of handpicked ingredients designed to improve your complexion. Retinol (Vitamin A) promotes healthier skin and helps to reverse the signs of aging, while Vitamin C & Green Tea strengthen skin to protect against external aggressors that cause damage. In addition, Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Oil & Shea Butter deeply moisturize the skin to provide long-lasting hydration.

Using InstaNatural’s moisturizing cream daily will help to transform older, damaged skin into a healthier and youthful appearance by: diminishing the appearance of wrinkles & fine lines; reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation, such as sun spots, age spots and dark spots; helping control breakouts and reducing blemishes, restoring firmness and elasticity of skin, evening skin tone & texture; and delivering ultimate moisturize for soft, supple skin.

Key Ingredients:

2.5% Retinol
Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid
Jojoba Oil
Shea Butter
Green Tea

Full Ingredients:

Organic Aloe Vera, Organic Sunflower Oil, Retinol, Palm Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Botanical Hyaluronic Acid, Organic Jojoba Oil, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Shea Butter, Wildcrafted Green Tea, Wildcrafted Propolis, Vitamin E (d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid

InstaNatural Retinol Moisturizer

My Rating: 10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $24.75 for 3.4 fl oz/ 100 ml

Availability: www.instanatural.com

Formula: Cream.

The Packaging: Tube with pump.

My Final Thoughts: I have extremely dry skin and in the winter time it even worse, my skin is fair and I have fine lines with hyper pigmentation. This moisturizer is amazing, it made my skin feel so soft and smooth as well keeping it hydrated. I used this product once a day at night and my face was still just as soft the next day.

It doesn't have a strong smell, and it's an unpleasant smell to it. This product gave my skin back it's radiant glow as well, most days before I felt like my skin was horribly dull and this just completely changed that.

I did notice a slight reduction in my fine lines and wrinkles, it may be because I need to use it longer. As far as the dark spots on my face from sun damage I did notice it helped fade those a little as well along with some blemishes I had.

Would I purchase again? Definitely, yes! As previous stated in all my skincare reviews, I have horribly dry skin that is even worse in the winter and this moisturizer gave me soft supple hydrated skin. It also took away the dullness and gave me a nice radiant glow to my skin again. I will for sure be keeping this one in my skincare routine!

Do you own any of these? What are your thoughts?

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Paula Dorf - Perfect Color in Ecstasy Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-02-18T15:46:00.000-05:00

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Paula Dorf

This review is on the Paula Dorf Perfect Color in Ecstasy, I received this product to try out and review. It's described as an eye, lip, and cheek product.

Anyway onto the photos!

Paula Dorf Perfect Color Ecstasy

What the website says:

Description

Perfect Color

This versatile multi-tasker performs triple results: for eyes, lips and cheeks. Light and creamy in flattering shades. Convenient and portable for on the go application. The variety of looks is infinite, and the effect is always natural and luminous. Directions Use Perfect Color to create subtle shimmering accents, dynamic highlights, or dramatic contours.

Ingredients

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Silica, Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Ozokerite, Nylon-12, Microcrystalline Wax, Octyldodecanol, Cetyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Water, Propylparaben, Ascorbyl Palmitate. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Mica, Carmine, Chromium Oxide Greens, Ultramarines.

Paula Dorf Perfect Color Ecstasy

My Rating: 9 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $32.00 for 0.30 oz / 8.50 g

Availability: www.pauladorf.com

Formula: Cream stick.

The Packaging: Twist up tube.

My Final Thoughts: The color I was able to try out is a very gorgeous almost baby pink, the product is creamy when applied and very pigmented before blending. It doesn't have any specific smell to it that I noticed, once on I didn't smell anything at all and it didn't have a weird taste either since I was wearing it on my lips as well.

When I applied this in a blush type method it blended out really well and is definitely something I will be using again. The twist up tube makes it easy to use (mine was cracked and and was broken in half where the twist part was due to the post being rough on it, I was still able to hold it down to get it to twist up though).

When I applied it as a lip product it again went on smooth and creamy with no issues, it also is awesome for staying power. I did the kiss test to see if anything would come off and it didn't even with moderate pressure. I definitely love how this shade looks on my lips and I will for sure be wearing it again.

Lastly I tried this on my eyes, it applies beautifully and blends out easily. I wore it alone on the lid without a primer under to see how it would stand up since it's supposed to be an easy versatile product.

I found it did tend to crease and fade a bit, it's possible if it were on top of a primer it might last longer. I think this would work really well as a base for an eyeshadow, I really did love the way it looked on my lid since it's a really gorgeous shimmery pink.

I would still recommend this product if you're looking for a beautiful cheek and lip color though for sure.

Would I purchase again? Yes! This product is a perfect pink for my lips and cheeks. I love the fact it doesn't come off easily and stays put even when given the kiss test. Although it did fade a little bit and crease on my eyes I think this product would make a great base for another shadow.

They also currently have a code you can use with purchase right now as well!

**With each purchase receive a gift of the mini No Color Glimmer, a gorgeously soft, lightweight powder to complete your look! The perfect accent to Ecstasy.**

USE CODE: ECSTASY

Paula Dorf is giving away a makeup kit full of some of our favorite products! You can enter for a chance to win this Paula Dorf makeup kit ($125 value) below

Have you tried this before? What are your thoughts?

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Milani Cosmetics - Runway Eyes Eyeshadow Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-02-16T15:06:00.000-05:00

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Milani Cosmetics

This review is on the Milani Cosmetics Runway Eyes Eyeshadow in the shades #14 Antigua, #15 Golden Touch, and #16 Peaches & Cream I received these a while back so they were long over due for a review!

As a side note the first set of pictures were taken with my old camera because I had already swatched them before I received my new camera.

Anyway onto the photos!

Milani Cosmetics Runway Eyes Eyeshadows

Milani Cosmetics #14 Antigua

Milani Cosmetics #15 Golden Touch

Milani Cosmetics #16 Peaches & Cream

What the website says:

Description

Buildable and seriously beautiful, these eyeshadows are baked on Italian terracotta tiles to deliver – ultimately - a lustrous effect. First applied, there’s a flash of pearl and shimmer, which quickly shifts to a more luminous, lasting finish. They can be used as shadow or liner - and wet or dry, depending on the amount of drama you’re after.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zeolite, Dipentaerythrityl Tetrahydroxystearate/ Tetraisostearate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol , Sorbitan Palmitate, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Methylparaben, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tin Oxide, Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben , Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, BHT, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Isostearyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Carmine (CI 75470), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide CI 77510).

Milani Cosmetics #14 Antigua, #15 Golden Touch, #16 Peaches & Cream

My Rating: 10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $7.99 for 0.07 oz / 2.1g

Availability: www.milanicosmetics.com

Formula: Baked shadows.

The Packaging: Compact style with curved dual ended brush/sponge applicator.

My Final Thoughts: These are really great shadows for the price point, all of them are very beautiful shades. I opted to apply mine over the Milani eyeshadow primer and Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy which is the normal way I apply my shimmer and metallic shadows. You can apply it over just a primer though for a softer look if you prefer that instead. I do want to note that because it only has an overspray of glitter once the top layer is used up the glitter will no longer be present.

I never use the applicators in my shadows as I find most are very scratchy and I'm not really fond of the sponge tip ones either. I'm not too found of the packaging on these shadows but for the price point and fact this is a drugstore brand it doesn't deduct from the rating for me.

#14 Antigua It's described as a shimmering antique green with glitter overspray, it's a fantastic color and applies smooth and pigmented. It's a gorgeous shade and you can definitely see the antique green with shifts of gold, I can absolutely see using this one wet as an eyeliner.

#15 Golden Touch This shade is described as a shimmering light gold with a glitter overspray, it's definitely a gorgeous pale golden shade with a smooth and buttery texture.

#16 Peaches & Cream It's described as a shimmering peachy pink with glitter overspray, it's a beautiful soft peach color and would work great on the lid. It applied smooth and blends easily.

Would I purchase again? Definitely yes! These are really smooth and pigmented shadows especially for the price point. You can use them wet or dry as well which is really a plus if you want a softer look or a more intense payoff.

Do you own any of these? What's your favorite shade?

Lime Crime - Poisonberry Lipstick Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-02-15T20:18:00.000-05:00

Purchased By Me

Lime Crime

This review is on Lime Crime Lipstick in the shade Poisonberry, I purchased this when it first came out in the Alchemy Collection, the collection is no longer available to purchase but you can still purchase Poisonberry separately.

I will also have a review of a few more Lime Crime Lipsticks coming up in the shades Babette, and Geradium as well as some Velvetines.

Anyway onto the photos!

Lime Crime Poisonberry Lipstick

What the website says:

Description

Deliciously dangerous berry-purple with a violet glow. Same intense coverage, new lustruous sheen! This shade combines lipstick and lipstain for prolonged wear.

Bold. Opaque. Recklessly loaded with pigment. For lips that speak louder than words.

Ingredients

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, DI-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ozokerite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Vanillin, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain [+/-]: Mica CI 77019, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77492 CI 77491 CI 77499, Red 7 Lake CI 15850:1, Yellow 5 Lake CI 19140:1, Blue 1 Lake CI 42090:2, Red 6 CI 15850, Red 28 Lake CI 45410. VEGAN/CRUELTY-FREE

Lime Crime Poisonberry Lipstick

My Rating: 6 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $18.00 for 0.12 oz

Availability: www.limecrime.com

Formula: Lipstick/Lipstain.

The Packaging: Round shaped lipstick tube twist up.

My Final Thoughts: This lipstick seemed to have a different texture than Serpentina did, it applied more patchy on me and seemed a tiny bit more drying. The color was pretty but it just didn't work for me, I tend to have very dry skin and lips as is even after using a lip balm. That being said it might work on you if you don't already have dry lips. It is noted as being a combination of a lipstick and a stain so it's possible that is why it's more drying as well.

This one did have the same pleasant scent though as Serpentina and I do really love that about Lime Crime lipsticks, I wish that Poisonberry had the same consistency as Serpentina though.

I do love the packaging as always but then again I love unicorns so I'm biased on it, I know some people think it looks too kiddish but my personality is fun and young no matter how old I get so I love it.

Would I purchase again? Probably not. For me it was just not working on my lips, I tend to have dry lips even after using a lip balm before hand. That being said what didn't work on me may still work for you, so it's up to you if you want to give this one a try. I still really love Serpentina and that formula worked amazing on me so it would be awesome if Lime Crime found a way to make the lipstick formulas consistent.

Do you own Poisonberry? What are you thoughts?

Sugarpill 20% Off Birthday Sale - One Day Only

2015-02-14T09:57:00.001-05:00

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Sugarpill

Sugarpill is having a Birthday sale one day only *today February 14th* that is 20% off, so if you've been wanting to pick something up from them that would be a fantastic time to do so here!

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Pixi Beauty on Sale on Hautelook!

2015-02-13T21:38:00.001-05:00

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Hautelook

Right now Hautelook has Pixi Beauty products on sale for up to 64% off, so if you've been wanting something from them check it out here!

Sugarpill Cosmetics - Pastelle Eyeshadow Review, Swatches, Photos - Limited Edition

2015-02-07T19:35:00.000-05:00

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Sugarpill Cosmetics

This review is on the Sugarpill Cosmetics Pastelle Eyeshadow (Limited Edition), they released this with 9 New Loose Eyeshadow shades so I had to get this before it sold out. I did get an extra one to give away so keep an eye out for that in an upcoming giveaway (I wanted to get the new stuff to review and swatch but unfortunately I'm on a low buy due to finances, I'll try to get the rest when I can)!

Anyway onto the photos!

Sugarpill Cosmetics Pastelle Eyeshadow

What the website says:

Description

Pastelle is a pale carnation pink with sparkling flecks of gold.

Ingredients

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891),Iron Oxide (CI 77492, 77499), Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Mica (CI 77019), Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Myristate

Sugarpill Cosmetics Pastelle Eyeshadow

My Rating: 10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $13.00 for 5g / 0.18 oz

Availability: www.sugarpillshop.com

Formula: Loose eyeshadow pigment.

The Packaging: Jar with twist off lid.

My Final Thoughts: I LOVE this shade, it's an amazingly beautiful rosy pink with sparkles of gold that shift in the sunlight.

It's pigmented and blends wonderfully, I applied mine over UD eyeshadow primer and Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy since that is how I normally wear my pigments. This could be placed on top of just an eyeshadow primer though for a softer look as well.

Although this is limited edition Sugarpill does have really great quality shadows, so definitely go check them out here.

Would I purchase again? YES(If it were permanent)! Unfortunately it's not permanent so I know I will be crying once this is all gone because it's such a GORGEOUS color. You get quite a bit of product though so I won't be crying for a LONG time which is why I'm willing to part with the second one I purchased

Did you pick this one up? What's your thoughts?

Jordana Cosmetics - Fabuliner Bold Felt-Tip Liquid Eyeliner Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-02-04T19:24:00.000-05:00

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Jordana Cosmetics

This review is on the Jordana Cosmetics Fabuliner Bold Felt-Tip Liquid Eyeliner, I received these a while back so it was long over due for a review!

Anyway onto the photos!

Jordana Cosmetics Fabuliner Felt-Tip Liquid Eyeliner

What the website says:

Description

Fabuliner Bold Felt-Tip Liquid Eyeliner

• Bold Felt-Tip Point
• Creates a Variety of Dramatic Winged Looks in One Stroke Application
• Long-Lasting, All Day Wear
• Non-Feathering
• Made In Germany

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, Black 2 (CI 77266), Polyacrylate-16, Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate, PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone, PEG-14 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Note: I did two swatches, the right one I swiped over lightly so you can see it does smudge

Jordana Cosmetics Fabuliner Felt-Tip Liquid Eyeliner

My Rating: 7 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $2.99 for 0.08 FL OZ / 2.5mL

Availability: www.jordanacosmetics.com

Formula: Liquid.

The Packaging: Felt-tip marker style packing.

My Final Thoughts: I had quite a bit of trouble with this liner, my issue is I have hooded eyes and my lids have more folds/bumpy areas so it's harder to apply using a felt tip liner.

I do love how black the liner applies and the fact it doesn't feather so it's definitely worth considering since it has an AMAZING price.

It's not waterproof so it can smudge and smear a bit if you tend to rub your eyes or anything (which I do because I have allergies), it's not marketed as waterproof though although it is marketed as long lasting all day wear.

Would I purchase again? Probably not. For my hooded eyes and the fact my lid isn't smooth this is a more difficult eyeliner for me to work with. That being said it might work you if you don't have hooded eyes and if your lids are smooth which makes it easier to work with felt tip liners. For the price point as well you're not losing much if you try it out which is great.

Do you own any of this? What's your thoughts?

Milani Cosmetics - Baked Eyeshadows Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-02-02T20:08:00.000-05:00

Press Sample

Milani Cosmetics

This review is on the Milani Cosmetics Baked Eyeshadow in the shades 616 Must Have Fuchsia, 617 Copper Excess, and 618 Green Fortune I received these a while back so it was long over due for a review!

As a side note the first set of pictures were taken with my old camera because I had already swatched them before I received my new camera.

Anyway onto the photos!

Milani Cosmetics Must Have Fuchsia, Green Fortune, Copper Excess

Milani Cosmetics 616 Must Have Fuchsia

Milani Cosmetics 617 Copper Excess

Milani Cosmetics 618 Green Fortune

What the website says:

Description

Marble and metallic – that’s what we’re serving up in our shadow bakery today! Crafted on Italian terracotta tiles, our super-luxe, silky-smooth eye-enhancers offer endless ways to love your lids. While the marble finish is all about complementary colors swirled gorgeously together, the metallic finish is offered in solo high-shine hues. Wear them as shadow or liner, and, for even more versatility, in two different ways: Dry, for a sheer wash of luminous color, or wet, for more “pop” and intensity.

Ingredients

MMS-602, 606, 607, 612, 616, 617.
Talc, Mica, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Isohexadecane, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Stearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polysorbate 80, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite. +/- May Contain: Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289).

MMS-615 & 618
Talc, Mica, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Isohexadecane, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Stearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polysorbate 80, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitan Oleate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492), Carmine (CI 75470). +/- May Contain: Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).

Milani Cosmetics Must Have Fuchsia, Copper Excess, Green Fortune

My Rating: 9 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $7.99 for 0.05 oz

Availability: www.milanicosmetics.com

Formula: Marbled and metallic finish.

The Packaging: Compact style with curved dual ended brush/sponge applicator.

My Final Thoughts: These are really great shadows for the price point, all of them are very beautiful shades even my Green Fortune was despite not having as much green as some of the other swatches I've seen. I didn't have a ton of luck using these wet but that could be because of the way I was trying to apply it or even the brush I was trying to use. I opted to apply mine over the Milani eyeshadow primer and Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy which is the normal way I apply my shimmer and metallic shadows.

I never use the applicators in my shadows as I find most are very scratchy and I'm not really fond of the sponge tip ones either.

616 Must Have Fuchsia I found this shade faded a tiny bit faster than the other two shades. It was very pigmented though and the smoothness of application makes it a really nice shade over all.

617 Copper Excess I really love this one, it's a really nice almost pinky copper shade and it kind of reminds me of MAC's Melon Pigment.

618 Green Fortune It's described as a shimmering golden green, mine seemed to not have as much green to it, I have seen swatches on other sites though that lean more towards green. Even still it's a beautiful shadow with definite shimmer and sparkle.

Would I purchase again? Yes! These are really smooth and pigmented shadows especially for the price point. It's a plus that you can use them dry for a softer look or wet for a more bold color payoff.

Do you own any of these? What's your favorite shade?

BH Cosmetics and Stila on Sale on Hautelook!

2015-02-01T19:03:00.000-05:00

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Hautelook

Right now Hautelook has BH Cosmetics and Stila Products on sale for some amazing prices, go check them out if you've been wanting some of their items here!

Lime Crime - Serpentina Lipstick Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-01-31T20:55:00.000-05:00

Purchased By Me

Lime Crime

This review is on Lime Crime Lipstick in the shade Serpentina, I purchased this when it first came out in the Alchemy Collection, the collection is no longer available to purchase but you can still purchase Serpentina separately.

I will also have a review of a few more Lime Crime Lipsticks coming up in the shades Poisonberry, Babette, and Geradium.

Anyway onto the photos!

Lime Crime Serpentina Lipstick

What the website says:

Description

Bold. Opaque. Recklessly loaded with pigment. For lips that speak louder than words.

Ingredients

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, DI-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ozokerite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Vanillin, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline Wax, Silica, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain [+/-]: Mica CI 77019, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77492 CI 77491 CI 77499, Red 7 Lake CI 15850:1, Yellow 5 Lake CI 19140:1, Blue 1 Lake CI 42090:2, Red 6 CI 15850, Red 28 Lake CI 45410. VEGAN/CRUELTY-FREE.

Lime Crime Serpentina Lipstick

My Rating: 10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $18.00 for 0.12 oz

Availability: www.limecrime.com

Formula: Metallic Finish.

The Packaging: Round shaped lipstick tube twist up.

My Final Thoughts: I bought this first and foremost out of curiosity to see if it really was as true to the swatches they posted. Once I received it I couldn't stop staring at it, it was gorgeous in the packaging and just as beautiful after I swatched it.

Serpentina is described on their site as a Metallic Green and omg is it ever true to that and then some. It's got a beautiful shift of almost sparkles of blue and light green as well. It didn't make my lips dry at all and it went on creamy and pigmented!

I LOVE this lipstick shade, I love the packaging as well then again I'm all about unicorns and any mythical horse really so I guess I'm a tad biased there!

I found this lipstick has a smell that is similar to MAC lipsticks, it's sort of a vanilla scent that is not overly strong and you really can't smell much once on the lips.

Would I purchase again? Absolutely, YES! This lipstick is pigmented, creamy, unique, and the smell is really pleasant! The price is higher than most but you're also getting a gorgeous shade that is really great quality.

Do you own Serpentina? What are you thoughts?

Milani Cosmetics - Lipstick Sale - Ends 2/3/15

2015-01-30T16:37:00.001-05:00

Nothing to Disclose

Milani Cosmetics

Currently Milani Cosmetics is having a sale on lipsticks for 30% off until 2/3/15 using the code only at www.milanicosmetics.com, so if you've been wanting to check out the Color Statement Lipsticks this is an awesome deal! You can see the swatches I've done so far on a few of the shades in my previous posts.

Milani Cosmetics - Color Statement Lipstick High Voltage & Red Label Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-01-29T22:25:00.001-05:00

Press Sample

Milani Cosmetics

This review is on the Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipsticks in the shades 04 High Voltage and 05 Red Label, I received these a while back so it was long over due for a review!

After I've finished up with the Orange and Reds I will be moving onto the Pink and Corals!

Anyway onto the photos!

Milani Color Statement Lipsticks Sweet Nectar, Orange-Gina, High Voltage, Red Label, Cherry Crave, Best Red, Ruby Valentine

Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipstick 04 High Voltage, 05 Red Label

What the website says:

Description

Bellissimo! You know how some (lesser) lipsticks look one way in the store, and then completely different in your bathroom mirror? Color Statement is the antithesis of that. A super-luxe, grown-up girl lipstick, it delivers true instant colour in a single swipe. Laced with vitamins A and C to hydrate and nourish, this collection is all about options: Corals and Reds, Orchids and Plums, Nudes, and Pinks. Trust us, you’ll want an entire wardrobe.

Ingredients

MLSN-4 & 16
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (Candelilla) Wax, Castor Isostearate Succinate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Cera Alba (Beeswax), Ozokerite, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Benzyl Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Vanillin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Hydroxycitronellal, , Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Castor Isostearate Succinate. +/- May Contain: Mica, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 36 (CI 12085), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 28 (CI 45410), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Carmine (CI 75470).

MLSN-01, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 11,12,14,17,19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44. Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax / Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Microcristallina Cera (Microcrystalline Wax), Cera Alba (Beeswax), Ozokerite, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cera Carnauba, Benzyl Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Vanillin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Hydroxycitronellal. +/- May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 22 (CI 45380), Red 27 (CI 45410), Red 28 (CI 45410), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470).

Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipstick 04 High Voltage, 05 Red Label

Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipstick 04 High Voltage

Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipstick 05 Red Label

My Rating: 10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $5.99 for 0.14 oz

Availability: www.milanicosmetics.com

Formula: Varies with shade matte to metallic finishes.

The Packaging: Square shaped lipstick tube twist up.

My Final Thoughts: So far I am loving all the color statement lipsticks, this review is basically a pleasant repeat of the previous two shades I reviewed and I hope it will continue with the remaining shades (and boy are there a ton of shades to go)!

04 High Voltage is a vinyl finish lipstick in an orange based red shade, it went on very smooth, creamy, and pigmented. I love the fact it made my lips looks really hydrated despite the fact they were extremely dry.

05 Red Label is a cream finish lipstick in a blue based red shade, this shade also went on very smooth, creamy, and pigmented as well. It wasn't drying at all on my lips despite the fact they were very dry and irritated from swatching so much that day.

Would I purchase again? YES! I found these two shades to be very creamy and pigmented and they applied very easily without feeling dry at all. They have a pleasant strawberry like smell and there are over 30 different colors to choose from in this collection so you're sure to find a shade you love at a terrific price!

Do you own any of these? What's your favorite shade?

Sugarpill Cosmetics - Releasing 9 New Loose Pigments + 1 Limited Edition

2015-01-28T20:46:00.000-05:00

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Sugarpill Cosmetics

Tomorrow at 2:00 pm PST Sugarpill Cosmetics will be releasing nine new loose pigment shadows as well as one limited edition loose pigment. If you're interested in these check out their site here.

I'm definitely interested in picking up Pastelle if I can and Hug Life is calling my name for sure!

Charmy Sweetest babydoll pinky peach with iridescent fuchsia reflects
Clickbait Metallic mossy teal with golden sheen
Countess Metallic maroon with a splash of aqua reflects
Grand Tiara Hardcore bright metallic silver
Holy Ghost Sparkling deep sea blue with aqua and green reflects
Hug Life Vibrant sea foam turquoise with green and gold undertones
Mint Soda Radiant metallic mint with sparkling gold sheen
Pastelle Pale carnation pink with twinkling flecks of gold (LE)
Penelope Super reflective metallic copper
Strangeling Deep metallic violet with aqua reflects

Hare Polish - Nail Polish Swatches & Photos

2015-01-27T13:05:00.000-05:00

I bought this

Hare Polish

This post is on the Hare Polish nail polish in Rococo Grandeur, Why so Igneous?, Hooky at the Hamlet, What I Wore to the Revolution, Star Tropics, and Dog Day Dream. I first purchased while back after seeing Christine of www.temptalia.com post swatches of the brand.

Anyway onto the photos!

Hare Polish Rococo Grandeur, Why so Igneous?, Hooky at the Hamlet, What I Wore to the Revolution, Star Tropics, and Dog Day Dream

Hare Polish Rococo Grandeur

Hare Polish Why so Igneous?

Hare Polish Hooky at the Hamlet

Hare Polish What I Wore to the Revolution

Hare Polish Star Tropics

Hare Polish Dog Day Dream

What I Wore to the Revolution is actually a clear base polish, I placed it over a pearl white polish since I was swatching on a clear nail wheel.

Hare Polish Rococo Grandeur, Why so Igneous?, Hooky at the Hamlet, What I Wore to the Revolution, Star Tropics, and Dog Day Dream

Hare Polish Dog Day Dream, Star Tropics, What I Wore to the Revolution, Hooky at the Hamlet, Why so Igneous?, Rococo Grandeur

Here's some taken in different lighting with my camera phone!

Hare Polish Rococo Grandeur, Why so Igneous?, Hooky at the Hamlet, What I Wore to the Revolution, Star Tropics, and Dog Day Dream

I was really happy with all the polishes that I picked up and I definitely recommend Hare Polish to anyone who loves unique sparkling polishes. Some of these shades may currently be in stock on their Etsy shop, so go check there if you're wanting to get some of these!

Have you bought any Hare Polishes? What are your favorites?

Milani Cosmetics - Color Statement Lipstick Sweet Nectar & Orange-Gina Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-01-26T20:57:00.001-05:00

Press Sample

Milani Cosmetics

This review is on the Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipsticks in the shades 01 Sweet Nectar and 03 Orange-Gina, I received these a while back so it was long over due for a review!

Now that I'm back and getting organized I'll be doing the rest of the colors in sets of 2-3 in over the next couple of weeks so keep an eye out for those as well.

Anyway onto the photos!

Milani Color Statement Lipsticks Sweet Nectar, Orange-Gina, High Voltage, Red Label, Cherry Crave, Best Red, Ruby Valentine

Milani Color Statement Lipstick Sweet Nectar, Orange-Gina

What the website says:

Note: My lips are very red/pink naturally so the oranges have more of a reddish tint swatched on me.

Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipstick 01 Sweet Nectar, 03 Orange-Gina

Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipstick 01 Sweet Nectar

Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipstick 03 Orange-Gina

My Rating: 10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $5.99 for 0.14 oz

Availability: www.milanicosmetics.com

Formula: Varies with shade matte to metallic finishes.

The Packaging: Square shaped lipstick tube twist up.

My Final Thoughts: These lipsticks are amazing, when I swatched them they went on easily in just one swipe. They have an almost strawberry scent that isn't too strong which I personally like so that's a plus.

01 Sweet Nectar is a cream finish lipstick in a bright orange shade, it went on very smooth, creamy, and pigmented. It didn't feel drying on the lips at all even with mine being dry from the winter weather right now.

03 Orange-Gina is a pearl finish lipstick in a brown orange shade with a gold shimmer, this shade also went on very smooth, creamy, and pigmented as well. I really love the shimmer look this shade has, it's really gorgeous especially when the sun light was hitting it.

Would I purchase again? Definitely, yes! These are true to the statement of one swipe instant color, they are amazingly pigmented without being drying. They have a pleasant strawberry like smell and there are over 30 different colors to choose from in this collection so you're sure to find a shade you love at a terrific price!

Do you own any of these? What's your favorite shade?

Tarina Tarantino - Pearl Glow Primer Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-01-25T16:19:00.000-05:00

I Bought This

Tarina Tarantino

This review is on the Tarina Tarantino Pearl Glow Primer, I originally received a deluxe sample size of this in a Sephora order to try out.

Anyway onto the photos!

Tarina Tarantino Pearl Glow Primer

What the site says:

Tarina Tarantino Pearl Glow Primer

This is an amazing 2 in 1 formula providing luminosity and primer in 1, for all skin types! This formula contains light reflective pigments which bounce the light away from the face giving a soft focus diffused glow leaving skin looking youthful and perfected.

Ingredients: WATER, OCTYLDODECANOL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OLEOSOMES, GLYCERIN, ALUMINA, MANGANESE DIOXIDE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURETH-7, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE.

I had to empty this much out of the container before I got a thicker consistency to test

Tarina Tarantino Pearl Glow Primer

Tarina Tarantino Pearl Glow Primer, it gives a nice glow to the skin

My Rating: 6 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $32.00 for 1 fl oz/30 ml

Availability: www.tarinatarantino.com

Formula: Water based lotion texture.

The Packaging: Glass bottle with pump top.

My Final Thoughts: When I originally received this product in a deluxe sample size in a Sephora order I was pretty excited to try it out, I ended up using up the full sample bottle because it made my skin look so wonderful.

The primer has a pearl pink tint to it which gave the most beautiful glow under my foundation, I definitely would of recommended it back then.

However later on down the road I saw it on sale for $20 on Sephora.com and I ended up purchasing a full size bottle, I tried it out again and this time it just didn't sit right on my skin. It also had a much stronger chemical smell and almost smelled like it had gone bad.

Even the texture was off, it was way more liquidy than the sample I had tried out. I tried to shake it up really well but it wouldn't even make it thicker. When I went to swatch it I ended up pumping out a cap full of it and managed to get a more lotion consistency. I thought it was just me but I have read other people talking about how their tube also had the "gone bad" chemical smell as well so I'm not sure if it's just the normal way it is.

I probably should have returned it at that point but unfortunately we didn't have a Sephora in my area at the time (or at least not that I knew of) and I ended up forgetting about it. The only reason this product is getting a 6 is the fact the packaging is cute with a higher quality feeling and the product did still give a nice glow, but I just can't get past the smell and fact that it almost looked/smelled like it went bad (and I had JUST bought it).

My recommendation is that if you really want to try this out purchase it at a place that you can easily return it to if you find that you do not like it. When I can afford it I may try to purchase another bottle just to give it another review in case I did end up with a bad bottle. I really wanted this to be amazing again, I would hate to think that it's just because of a bad batch. Let me know in the comments if you own this and what you think of it!

Would I purchase again? Probably not, the first time I tried this when I had the sample I actually really loved the natural glowing look it gave my face, but once I purchased the full size it was like I ended up with a bad batch of product. I may in the future check it out again to see if that was the case, but I have heard others complain about the smell and how it seemed bad as well so I'm not sure!

Do you own this? Was your experience better?

theBalm Cosmetics On Sale On Hautelook!

2015-01-24T19:02:00.002-05:00

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Hautelook

Right now Hautelook has theBalm Cosmetics Products on sale for up to 50% off, go check them out if you've been wanting some of their items check it out!

Hare Polish - Nail Polish Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-01-23T20:39:00.000-05:00

I bought this

Hare Polish

This review is on the Hare Polish nail polish in Ampersand, Bisbee 2.0, Washed Ashore, Flight of the Flamingos, Dancing Bird of Paradise, and Free-Spirit of the Season. I purchased these a while back after seeing Christine of www.temptalia.com post about them.

Anyway onto the photos!

Hare Polish in Ampersand, Bisbee 2.0, Washed Ashore, Flight of the Flamingos, Dancing Bird of Paradise, and Free-Spirit of the Season

Hare Polish Ampersand

Hare Polish Bisbee 2.0

Hare Polish Washed Ashore

Hare Polish Flight of the Flamingos

Hare Polish Dancing Bird of Paradise

Hare Polish Free-Spirit of the Season

I had no sunlight today so it was impossible to get a good picture of the polishes swatched, all I can say is check out Hare Polish Etsy shop for better swatch photos. Hopefully I can update this when the sun does finally shine so I can get some true sparkle!

Hare Polish Ampersand, Bisbee 2.0, Washed Shore, Flight of the Flamingos, Dancing Bird of Paradise, Free-Spirit of the Season

(Edit: The sun came out the next day so I managed to get more pictures, still not the full extent of the true sparkles though!)

Hare Polish Ampersand, Bisbee 2.0, Washed Shore, Flight of the Flamingos, Dancing Bird of Paradise, Free-Spirit of the Season

Here's some taken in different lighting with my phone camera!

Hare Polish Ampersand, Bisbee 2.0, Washed Shore, Flight of the Flamingos, Dancing Bird of Paradise, Free-Spirit of the Season

Hare Polish Washed Ashore, Bisbee 2.0, Ampersand

Hare Polish Free-Spirit of the Season, Dancing Bird of Paradise, Flight of the Flamingos

My Rating: 10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $10.00 for .5 fl oz

Availability: www.etsy.com/shop/HAREpolish

Formula: Standard nail polish (varies depending on polish for sparkles).

The Packaging: Round polish jar with twist of top and brush.

My Final Thoughts: I don't often collect nail polishes, I tend to chip them like crazy since I am always doing stuff around the house. When I saw the reviews and swatches of these polishes however I wanted to collection them all. Then I placed my first order and the addiction started, I now own 12 (soon to be 13) and I still have more that I REALLY want to purchase.

The shades I picked up are currently not in the shop, though they might be restocked at a later date. The best way to keep up with the restock date is to check out their blog site http://www.harepolish.com/, they often have updates there as well as new shades that will be released.

On the blog you can also find a list of retailers that might have some of these shades in stock as well as older ones. Definitely check out the Etsy shop though as there are some gorgeous polishes currently in stock!

Would I purchase again? Yes, definitely! I am by far not a nail polish hoarder, these however make me want to hoard them all! Every polish I have bought so far has made me squee in delight at the sparkling pretties.

Have you bought any Hare Polishes? What are your favorites?

My 2015 Blog Goals

2015-01-22T16:38:00.000-05:00

Now that it's a new year I felt it was also a chance to refresh my goals for The Crow and the Powderpuff. I'm a pretty spontaneous person so making lists isn't something I always do, however now I feel it's something that can help keep me on track and ensure I'm putting up quality posts that my readers will enjoy. Your comments on things like what you would like to see me review to what kind of makeup look you'd like me to do next are very important me. So please feel free to leave them in the comments of any post, I really love reading them!

1. Organize - keep a to do list of things that I want to post each week, reviews I need to do, and tips!

2. Keep on track with posting new content weekly, try to aim for at least 3-4 times a week!

3. Put out more quality content, ensure it's things that will be enjoyable and informative to my readers!

4. Interact with my readers more often, respond to their comments, e-mails, and questions! You guys make this blog worth writing, whether I'm helping you decide on a purchase or what makeup look to try out next!

5. Do more makeup looks! Whether neutral everyday makeup or creative makeup looks I want to post more looks for you guys! (Especially neutral/everyday makeup)

6. Make more Youtube videos! I haven't done videos for a while, I really want to do them so I can really show you how to place that eyeshadow or how that glitter REALLY sparkles.

7. Work with more companies! I worked with quite a few companies over the years since I started blogging, I would really love to work with more companies to show a wider variety of products. (A girl can only purchase so much on her own before her husband realizes how much she just spent on makeup lol)

8. Stay inspired and keep motivated! Last year I had a lot going on in my personal life so I lost my inspiration and motivation, this year I want to ensure I'm continuing to grow and keep my momentum going in my makeup/beauty world!

9. Reward my readers more often! You guys are my #1's when it comes to blogging, I love the thought that I'm giving someone another perspective on if they should make that purchase, what color eye shadow they want to wear next, or even inspiring them to try something more creative out! I want to ensure I'm showing you guys my gratitude this year and holding more giveaways to thank you for hanging out with me! I also want to post more reader guest looks, and review posts. Feel free to contact me via the contact tab if you're interested in being featured! (also be sure to read the guest post rules here)

I have so many more things I want to do this year, but these are the major ones right now!

What about you guys? Do you have goals for this year too? Let me know in the comments!

Glamour Doll Eyes - HydraGlaze Lip Gloss Review, Swatches, Photos

2015-01-21T19:27:00.001-05:00

Affiliate Links Press Sample

Glamour Doll Eyes

This review is on the Glamour Doll Eyes HydraGlaze Lip Gloss, these came out a while back and I was lucky enough to have a few sent to me to try out.

Anyway onto the photos!

Glamour Doll Eyes HydraGlaze in Delicate Aura

Glamour Doll Eyes HydraGlaze in Crimson Nebula

Glamour Doll Eyes HydraGlaze in Sailor's Delight

What the website says:

Delicate Aura - (formally known as Aurora) is a soft pink rose color with shimmer, perfect for pairing with almost any lip color. This is buttercream scented.

Ingredients: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (and) Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer (and) Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Boron Nitride, Sweet Almond Oil, Flavor Oil, Avacado Oil.

Crimson Nebula - is a black cherry color with crimson glitter. This is buttercream scented.

Ingredients: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene & Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer), Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Mica, Iron Oxide, Red 28, CI 45410, CAS 18472-87-2, Polyester 3 Resin, Red #21 Lake, Castor Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Flavor Oil, Avacado Oil.

Sailor's Delight - is a vibrant hot pink gloss with a hint of holographic glitter. This is buttercream scented.

Ingredients: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene & Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer), Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Red 28, CI 45410, CAS 18472-87-2, Silica, Iron Oxide, Polyester 3 Resin, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Aluminum, Polyurethane 33, Sweet Almond Oil, Flavor Oil, Avacado Oil.

Swatched in daylight: Delicate Aura, Crimson Nebula, Sailor's Delight

Swatched in flash: Delicate Aura, Crimson Nebula, Sailor's Delight

Swatched in dayligh with flasht: Delicate Aura, Crimson Nebula, Sailor's Delight

Glamour Doll Eyes HydraGlaze in Delicate Aura

Glamour Doll Eyes HydraGlaze in Crimson Nebula

Glamour Doll Eyes HydraGlaze in Delicate Aura

Glamour Doll Eyes HydraGlaze in Sailor's Delight

My Rating: 10 out of 10 Feathers

Cost: $9.00 for approximately 8ml

Availability: www.glamourdolleyes.com

Formula: Standard gloss texture.

The Packaging: Squeeze tube with doe applicator twist off top.

My Final Thoughts: I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to swatch these due to the fact my lips are a wreck from the cold dry winter weather right now, to my surprise though they actually made my lips look a lot less dry and a lot more hydrated. Even though they have some glitter in them my lips didn't have a gritty feeling from it, I could barely tell it was there at all.

The smell is very nice (although I could be biased because I LOVE the smell of buttercream, but it's still not overly strong in my opinion at least). The colors are very pretty and you can build them up, I added about 2 layers to get what you see in my swatch photos (although I only had a sample of Sailor's Delight so I had to use a brush, I prefer the doe foot applicator best).

Would I purchase again? Definitely! I love the smell, and they didn't really feel overly sticky on my lips once applied. The colors are also really gorgeous and you can build it up to make it a little more intense. I definitely want to get Sailor's Delight in a full size, it's a perfect hot pink!

Do you own any HydraGlaze? What's your favorite shade?